Irish bloody trains

Can anyone explain to me why it takes so long to get a short distance down the road? And why do old people talk so much? And why do you pay for a ticket only for no one to collect it? Why aren't there dining cars? Grrrrrrrrrr!

Ireland, like most Third World countries seeking to upgrade its infrastructure, has ploughed gazillions of euros into upgrading its roads first, hence all our shiney new motorways (sans motorway rest areas). The rail network is waaaaaayyyy down the list.

Iarnród Éireann (we're not there yet, but we're getting there) also sell first class tickets for non-existent first class carraiges, have a train fleet that's around fifty years old, have a network of railways over much of the country that they don't use, and are generally a pack of wasters and morons.

To answer your other question, old people talk so much because they want to impart the wisdom of their years of experiences. I recommend an iPod - most people leave you alone when they see plus with wires sticking out of your ears

((((((((((LUCY))))))))))
Oh baby, I could have told you. Don't try going to Mayo, it is about 3:45 by fucking train, I scared the conductor the last time I traveled that route. It makes you want to commit bloody murder.

well Lucy for some old people they may never have contact with a lot of people unless they come out on their one day a week trip.. when they are talking to people it helps them remember.... and you know if you sit and take the time an old person may tell you the most wonderful things about their past... Alzheimer's - Must-Read Poem: Crabby Old Man.. read this Lucy and think the next time what you see and hear when an old person is talking it is a fantastic poem... maybe a lot of people should read it and see what an old person really is cos a lot have forgotten .....x